SNCURCS 2017 Hosted by Campbell University Schedule at a Glance November 4, 2017

ROY COOPER OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR GOVERNOR November 4, 2017

The State of North Carolina Undergraduate and Creativity Symposium Campbell University 143 Main Street Buies Creek, North Carolina 27506

Dear Friends:

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium, hosted by Campbell University. I hope you enjoy all the amenities and hospitality of Campbell's beautiful campus, Buies Creek, and the surrounding areas of Harnett County during your visit.

North Carolina is the proud home of many exceptional colleges, universities, and community colleges that encourage student research and creativity. This symposium provides an opportunity for undergraduate scholars across our state to showcase their skills, talents, and academic achievements. I commend the participants for your dedication to your field of study, and thank you for contributing to this event.

You have my best wishes for an outstanding symposium, and continued success in all your future endeavors.

With kind regards, I am

Very truly yours,

Roy Cooper

RAC/smc

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Leading with purpose

Welcome to Campbell University!

The State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research & Creativity Symposium (SNCURCS) provides a unique opportunity for undergraduate students from across North Carolina to share their research and engage in conversations with peers and faculty from many of our state’s colleges and universities. Campbell University is honored to host the 2017 Symposium.

From its humble beginnings in 1887, the University has held to the passion of its founder, Dr. James Archibald Campbell. His passion was to prepare young men and young women for a living and for a life through Christian Education. Today, this passion is expressed as graduating students with exemplary academic and professional skills who are prepared for purposeful lives and meaningful service.

Campbell is a university of the liberal arts, sciences, and professions. Campbell is built on a solid foundation of nine academic divisions - The College of Arts and Sciences, Adult and Online Education, The Lundy-Fetterman School of Business, The School of Education, The School of Engineering, The Divinity School, The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, The Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, and The Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine. These academic divisions are filled with students who come from all over the nation and world. However, we educate more undergraduate students from North Carolina than any other private school in the state.

During your visit to Buies Creek, I invite you to explore our campus. I encourage you to take time to stroll along the brick walkways, have a photo taken by the statue of our founder or with the world’s largest bronze camel, step into the chapel for a moment of quiet meditation, or enjoy your favorite beverage at Starbuck’s. As you enjoy our campus, perhaps you will begin to see Campbell University as the place you want to pursue a graduate or professional degree.

Please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable and productive conference.

Sincerely,

J. Bradley Creed President

The Collegiate Academy of the North Carolina Academy of Science (CANCAS) is a community of undergraduate students and faculty advisors from various institutions and scientific disciplines that is dedicated to scientific progress. We are excited to hold our fall 2017 undergraduate research workshop in conjunction with the State of NC Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium (SNCURCS)! Through this partnership, we hope to empower undergraduates to do scientific research. At the workshop, students will learn about how to write scientifically, deliver scientific posters, create outstanding resumes and CVs, build a professional network, engage in study abroad opportunities, and more!

The NC Academy of Science will have its 2018 annual meeting on March 23rd and 24th. At the annual meeting, there will be opportunities to present your research and hear about the exciting investigations being done in NC across multiple disciplines. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely, Jawuanna McAllister CANCAS President NC Wesleyan College

Acknowledgments The State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium 2017 would not have been possible without the hard work and assistance of the Campbell University Student Research Committee. We would like to thank the members of this committee along with Campbell University moderators for our panels, student workers and volunteers who assisted in the event and the members of the SNCURCS Steering Committee for their assistance in making the 13th SNCURCS event a success. Student Research Committee: Borree Kwok (Assistant Provost) Sarah Steele Michael Jiroutek Jennifer Bunn (Co-Chair) Michelle Thomas Christopher Havran Salvatore Mercogliano (Co-Chair) Qinfeng Liu Elizabeth Blue Elizabeth Cawley Steve Bahnaman Cameron Jorgenson Jacqueline Burgher Jutta Street Nicole Wingate Charles Carter Jordan Womick Mark Steckbeck Terri Hamrick Rachel Ennis

SNCURCS Steering Committee: Chris Ashwell & Judy Day, NC State University (2005-2006, 2014, 2018 host) Lee Phillips, University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2007 host) Rebecca Battista, Appalachian State University (2008 host) Kate Bruce, University of North Carolina at Wilmington (2009 host) Francie Cuffney, Meredith College (2010 host) Mary Farwell, East Carolina University (2011 host) Ron Grunwald and Karen Murphy, Duke University (2012 host) Banita Brown, University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2013 host) Rebecca Leggett, North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Joanne Altman and Allison Walker, High Point University (2015 host) Michelle Mayo, Russell Robinson, and Melessia Cozart, North Carolina Central University (2016 host) Salvatore Mercogliano and Jennifer Bunn, Campbell University (2017 host)

Campbell University Students and Staff: Addison Cagle – Cover Art and Flyers Gabby Amadeo - Booklet Rachel Davis – Administrative Support Megan Avery – Booklet Pam Burgett – Administrative Support Justin Clark – Booklet Rachel Ennis – Administrative Support

Special thanks to: ARAMARK, Campbell University Facilities, and Campbell University administration.

Table of Contents Schedule at a Glance ………………………………………………………………………………………………………1 George T. Barthalamus Undergraduate Research Grants ………………………………………………….2 Oral Presentation Session #1 ………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Oral Presentation Session #2 ………………………………………………………………………………………….6 Oral Presentation Session #3 ………………………………………………………………………………………….9 Oral Presentation Session #4 ………………………………………………………………………………………..13 Poster Presentation Session #1 …………………………………………………………………………………….17 Poster Presentation Session #2 …………………………………………………………………………………….21 Poster Presentation Session #3 …………………………………………………………………………………….25 Poster Presentation Session #4 …………………………………………………………………………………….28 Art Exhibit Presentations.……………………………………………………...... 33 NC Space Grant Submissions.………………………………………………………………………………………...34 Morning and Afternoon Session Facilitators ………………………………………………………………….35 CANCAS Workshops Schedule and Descriptions ……………………………………………………………36 Campus Map ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..38 Campus Dining …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….39 Abstract Submissions by Institution ……………………………………………………………………………...41

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SNCURCS 2017 Hosted by Campbell University Schedule at a Glance November 4, 2017

8 am – 12 pm Registration – D Rich Hall

9 – 9:20 am Welcome from Dr. Boree Kwok, Assistant Provost – Turner Auditorium in D Rich Hall

9:30 – 10:30 am Oral Presentations #1 – LFSB, Kivett Hall, D Rich Poster Presentations #1 – LFSB and Rumley Center in Powell Hall

10 – 10:45 am CANCAS workshops #1 – D Rich

10:45 – 11:45 am Oral Presentations #2 – LFSB, Kivett Hall, D Rich Poster Presentations #2 – LFSB and Rumley Center in Powell Hall

11 – 11:45 am CANCAS workshops #2 – D Rich

11 am – 2 pm Lunch in Marshbanks Hall 12 – 1:30 pm Undergraduate Research Directors Meeting – Trustees Room in Taylor Hall

1:30 – 2:30 pm Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine Tour – Meeting in Levine Hall Campbell University Pharmacy & Health Sciences Tour – Meeting in Smith Hall

1:30 – 2:30 pm Oral Presentations #3 – LFSB, Kivett Hall, D Rich Poster Presentations #3 – LFSB and Rumley Center in Powell Hall

2 – 3 pm Art Exhibition – Rumley Center in Powell Hall

2:45 – 3:45 pm Oral Presentations #4 – LFSB, Kivett Hall, D Rich Poster Presentations #4 – LFSB and Rumley Center in Powell Hall

4 – 4:30 pm Closing Remarks – Lynch Auditorium in LFSB

George T. Barthalamus Undergraduate Research Grants 2017 – 2018

The following students have been selected to receive a George T. Barthalamus Undergraduate Research Grant. Dr. Barthalamus was the driving force in starting the State of NC Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium and the Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research at NC State University. He was an advocate of students becoming engaged in research early in their academic career, so these grants are given only to sophomore students. Students selected for the award will be expected to present their research at the 2018 SNCURCS. Grants range from $100 to $500.

Awards: Dina Reyes, Catawba College, Environmental Mercury in Domestic Cats

Azim Dharani, Duke University, Development of Prostate Cancer Targeted Prodrugs Based on Copper Prochelator

Kristie Kim, Duke University, Novel Signaling Axis Between ABL and DDR Kinases in Lung and Breast Cancer Chemoresistance

Jennifer McMains, East Carolina University, Impact of Radical Prostatectomy and Androgen Deprivation on Neuronal Survival in the Major Pelvic Ganglia

Claire Fabian-Bayola, East Carolina University, Structure-to-Function Relationships of Metal Substitution in Lipoxygenase Reactivity

Bella Grifasi, High Point University, The Impact of Ethanol on Microglial Activation

Lauren Emer, NC State University, An Examination of Abiotic Biogeochemical Cycles in an Aquaponics System

Ashley Hartman, University of Mount Olive, Investigation of the Oxidation of Cosmetic Foundation

Andrea Palos-Jasso, University of Mount Olive, Identifying Mosquito Densities and their Arboviruses in Eastern North Carolina

Oral Presentation Schedule

Time Discipline Presenter(s)/Institution Title

Oral Presentation #1: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 121 Davor Pranjic Data Security and Encryption of 9:30 a.m. Computer Science Methodist University Web Based Application

Gurney Buchanan Comparing Efficacy Entrance 9:50 a.m. Computer Science Appalachian State Configurations in Determining University the Net Traffic at the Entrance of a Honey Bee Hive Ethan Anderson Direct3D versus OpenGL 10:10 a.m. Computer Science Guilford College

Oral Presentation #1: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 122

Ashwin Ghadiyaram Cohesin SA1, SA2, and EWSR1 9:30 a.m. Biology NC State University proteins in R-Loop maintenance

Nicholas Chavis, 9:50 a.m. Biology Elijah Mebens, Kassie Axenic Culturing Protocol for Conway, Xin Dong Xenorhabdus nematophila from University of North Insect Larva Carolina at Pembroke Effects of Agricultural Runoff on 10:10 a.m. Biology Carrie Blowe Fish Immune Health Chowan University

Oral Presentation #1: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 123

Austin Perez Additive Manufacturing of 9:30 a.m. Engineering Central Carolina Piezoelectric Material Community College Polyvinylidene Fluoride through 3D Printing Paul Sartorelli, Robert Reducing Energy Consumption 9:50 a.m. Engineering Furuya of Room Illumination with Appalachian State Technology Enhanced Zones University Courtney Oswald Heat Loss Analysis of Fabrics 10:10 a.m. Engineering NC State University Using a Dynamic Guarded Sweating Hot Plate

Oral Presentation #1: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 124

Amanda Vo The Economics of 9:30 a.m. History/Law High Point University Practicing Law

Briceno Bowrey The Impact of British Fire 9:50 a.m. History/Law East Carolina University Control Doctrine on the Loss of the Battlecruisers at the Battle of Jutland Samantha Wilkins The Relationship Between 10:10 a.m. History/Law Meredith College Demographics and Political Attitudes towards Mental Health Legislation

Oral Presentation #1: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 125

Emily Long Constructing a Health Fair 9:30 a.m. Health University of North Carolina Model for Rural NC at Chapel Hill Molly Rose InterACTIVE Wellness 9:50 a.m. Health NC State University

Magen Flanagan Scleroderma Defiance: A 10:10 a.m. Nutrition East Carolina University Practical, Educational and Free Guide for Self- Management of Scleroderma

Oral Presentation #1: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 126

Dario Lopez, Taquisha His-Panic: An Examination 9:30 a.m. Communication Patrick, Nyles Moore, of Moral Panics & Social Darryl Oulai Media During the Trump North Carolina Central Presidential Campaign University Siesa Shuman Minority Representation 9:50 a.m. Sociology Appalachian State University In the Video Game Industry Olivia Titka Wealth and Charm: Red 10:10 a.m. Film Appalachian State University Flags for Murder

Oral Presentation #1: Kivett, Room 202

Elizabeth George Molecular Barcoding of the 9:30 a.m. Biology Catawba College Anopheles crucians Complex in the Fred Stanback Jr. Ecological Preserve at Catawba College, Salisbury, North Carolina Kelly Goode How the Wasps Stole Christmas 9:50 a.m. Biology North Carolina State (Trees) University Kamyar Yazdani Enhanced Role of the Extracellular 10:10 a.m. Biology Duke University Matrix (ECM) in Ovarian Cancer Recurrence

Oral Presentation #1: Kivett, Room 204

Jesse Print Consumer Relationship Management 9:30 a.m. Business Pfeiffer University and Social Media Madelyne Voreh Distributed Ledger Technology in 9:50 a.m. Business Salem College Supply Chain Management Marko Rojnica How extroverted and introverted 10:10 a.m. Business Methodist University personality traits affect the business environment

Oral Presentation #1: Kivett, Room 206

Abigayle Reeves Marriage of Chemistry and Art 9:30 a.m. Chemistry Barton College Olabode Oladele Facile synthesis of SnS2/RGO 9:50 a.m. Chemistry North Carolina Central composite as a high performance University anode for sodium ion batteries Andrew King Synthesis of transition metal 10:10 a.m. Chemistry North Carolina Central complexes with chelating natural University products

Oral Presentation #1: D. Rich, Room 221

Evan Douglass Matchbox Masculinity: The 9:30 a.m. Film Appalachian State Relationship Between Walter Neff University and Barton Keyes in Double Indemnity Emma Strange America’s Involvement in World War 9:50 a.m. Film Appalachian State II as Told Through Rick’s Internal University Conflict in Casablanca Rebecca Boolba Open Spaces: Lives Impacted by 10:10 a.m. Visual Wake Forest University Incarceration

Oral Presentation #2: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 121

Jonathan Jeremie Terms of Service - A New Way To 10:45 a.m. Computer Science Central Piedmont Approach Privacy Notices /Technology Community College Preston Wilson, Luke Predicting Honey bee Behavior 11:05 a.m. Computer Science Craig through Audio and Frequency /Technology Appalachian State analysis University Computer Science Elvis Kahric Glucosio Monitor 11:25 a.m. /Technology Methodist University

Oral Presentation #2: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 122

Kevin Zhang Modeling of cancer cell metastasis: 10:45 a.m. Biology NC School of Science Novel treatment plan for cancer and Math utilizing measurable parameters to estimate proclivity to metastasize Shelby Elder Modelling the Mutagenic Effects of 11:05 a.m. Biology NC School of Science Compounds Produced by Heating and Math Amino Acid/Glucose Solutions in S. Cerevisiae Kristen Adams Antibiotic Discovery the Isolation 11:25 a.m. Biology University of North and Characterization of Carolina at Antimicrobial Compounds From Wilmington Bacteria Isolated in Sediments of the Cape Fear River

Oral Presentation #2: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 123

Melissa Pulley The Dynamics of Math Anxiety as it 10:45 a.m. Math Campbell University is Transferred through Peer and Teacher Interactions David Woolford, Queueing in the Supermarket with 11:05 a.m. Math Preston Minter, Randomized D Loading for Janessa Schwallie, Periodic Customer Spikes Melissa Urena University of North Carolina at Charlotte Kristen Powell, Sarah Data Analysis of the 2016 11:25 a.m. Math Schneider, Monica Presidential Election in North Hammond, Carolina Christopher Zhang Campbell University

Oral Presentation #2: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 124

10:45 a.m. History/Criminal Alanna Natanson Black and White and Red Justice/Political Salem College Blood Cells All Over: the Science Influence of Racial Discrimination on Sickle Cell Disease Research in the United States, 1910-1975 11:25 a.m. History/Criminal Timothy Kowalczyk The Philosophy and Justice/Political Duke University Mechanisms of Venetian Science Patrician Marriage as a Partial Proof of Plato’s Utopian Philosophy as Concerns "Noble" Citizens

Oral Presentation #2: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 125

Jordan Krisfalusi The Effect of Equine- 10:45 a.m. Psychology High Point University Assisted Therapy on the Emotional Well-being of Children who Experienced Trauma Camilla Ricoveri An Investigation of the 11:05 a.m. Psychology Pfeiffer University Gender Schema Theory and Stereotyping Taylor Porter The Physiology of True, 11:25 a.m. Psychology Methodist University False, and Internalized False Confessions

Oral Presentation #2: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 126

Rachel Crawford Subjectivity, Authenticity, 10:45 a.m. Literature Meredith College and the Contextualized Body Helen Barker Margaret Cavendish's Life, 11:05 a.m. Literature High Point University via Work, and Impact on Alamance Community Science, Interdisciplinary College Studies, and Feminism Nicole Tarangelo Andrew Marvell: Speaking 11:25 a.m. Literature High Point University Truth to Power

Oral Presentation #2: Kivett, Room 202

Hannah Dixon The Mechanism of IB-DNQ- 10:45 a.m. Biochemistry High Point University Induced Cell Death in NQO1 Positive BRCA2- mutant Breast Cancer Cells Gargi Singh Designing an Anchoring 11:05 a.m. Biology NC School of Science and System for Electrospun Math Scaffolding in a 24-Well Cell Culture Plate Ashish Vankara Directed Differentiation of 11:25 a.m. Biology Duke University Pluripotent Stem Cells to Muscle Progenitor Cells with CRISPR/Cas9 Based Transactivators

Oral Presentation #2: Kivett, Room 204

William Godwin, Maggie Yellow Group Experiment 10:45 a.m. Economics Warren, Aaron Schnoor, Lowell Taylor Campbell University Adam Kurbansho Minimum Wage: Bad or 11:05 a.m. Economics Methodist University Good? Marta Getahun Impacts of Foreign Aid on 11:25 a.m. Economics Methodist University Ethopian Political and Economic Development

Oral Presentation #2: Kivett, Room 206

Eddie Kalaf Investigation of Energy 10:45 a.m. Mechanical North Carolina State Savings in Climate Control Engineering University System Meredith Tooley Wake Vortex Detection 11:05 a.m. Physics North Carolina State System Simulation University

Oral Presentation #2: D. Rich, Room 221

Kaylee Sciacca, Sarena Taking A Knee: An 10:45 a.m. Communication Triesh, Reginald Robinson Explanatory Case Study of II, Dana Anthony Silent Protests In North Carolina Central Professional Sports Using University Critical Legal Studies and Critical Race Theory Mykia Williams "That's my mama!": An 11:05 a.m. Communication North Carolina Central Ideological Analysis of University Black Motherhood in Television Natalia Starr The Influence of Television 11:25 a.m. Film Appalachian State University on High School Teenagers

Oral Presentation #3: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 121

Manead Khin Identification of 1:30 p.m. Chemistry University of North Carolina antimicrobial compounds at Greensboro from Macleaya cordata Azim Dharani Development of prostate 1:50 p.m. Chemistry Duke University cancer targeted prodrugs based on copper prochelator Evan Grimm Coordination chemistry of 2:10 p.m. Chemistry University of North Carolina caffeine derivatives at Charlotte

Oral Presentation #3: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 122

Sophia Shwartz Differential Activation of 1:30 p.m. Biology University of North Carolina Map Kinases in Response at Chapel Hill to Reactive Oxygen Species Carmen Montero A Small Scale Screen of 1:50 p.m. Biology Appalachian State University Nutraceutical Compounds for Anti-Invadopodia Development Kimberly Worley Environmental 2:10 p.m. Biology Meredith College Surveillance of Zoonotic Pathogens

Oral Presentation #3: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 123

Grayson Fenwick Creation of Automatic 1:30 p.m. Computer Science Appalachian State University Control Simulations for Student Testing Naseer Muhammad Use of Deadly Force by 1:50 p.m. Computer Science Wake Technical Community Police College Curtis Bohlman Kindergarten Educational 2:10 p.m. Computer Science Methodist University Software

Oral Presentation #3: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 124

Helen Yang White Washed Out: Asian 1:30 p.m. Linguistics Duke University American Representation in Media Danielle Dolphin "¡De panzazo!" or “barely 1:50 p.m. Linguistics Campbell University hanging on (by a thread)”: An Investigation of the Education System in Mexico Victoria Banks American Values in Walt 2:10 p.m. Linguistics Methodist University Whitman's Poetry

Oral Presentation #3: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 125

Abigail Moening The Tax Gap 1:30 p.m. Economics/Business Methodist Univerisity Nhi Tran Renewable Energy Market 1:50 p.m. Economics/Business University of North Carolina in Southeast Asia: A Case at Asheville Study on Vietnam James Taylor Using Economic and Social 2:10 p.m. Economics/Business Appalachian State University Indicators to Predict Corruption

Oral Presentation #3: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 126

Rose Garrison Supervisory Control and 1:30 p.m. Technology Campbell University Data Acquisition Systems Vulnerabilities Jonathon Brotherton, Segmenting Honey Bees 1:50 p.m. Computer Science Aaron Parker from Video Frames Using Appalachian State Image Processing Jackson Kennedy Optimizing Usage of Meal 2:10 p.m. Math NC School of Science and Cards with Respect to Math Price, Student Preference and Basic Nutrition

Oral Presentation #3: Kivett, Room 202

Katie James “I’m not giving up – this is 1:30 p.m. Psychology High Point University my life”: Role of feedback and identity status on self- esteem and motivation using quantitative and qualitative methods Monayzia Taylor Is Chivalry Dead? 1:50 p.m. Psychology Pfeiffer University Connor Beatty The Psychological 2:10 p.m. Sociology Appalachian State University Experience of Being Young

Oral Presentation #3: Kivett, Room 204

Wisdom Uwaifo Short-Term and Long- 1:30 p.m. Economics Methodist University Term Economic Benefits of Local Volunteers in Nigeria Brady Smith The Smartphone Industry 1:50 p.m. Economics NC School of Math and and What It Can Tell Us Science Rami Alohammadi Saudi Visision 2030 2:10 p.m. Economics Methodist University

Oral Presentation #3: Kivett, Room 206

Vishnu Ramachandra Finland’s Smart 1:30 p.m. Interdisciplinary University of North Carolina Transportation Ecosystem: Studies at Chapel Hill A Future-Ready Model for Networked Transportation Lucas Piedrahita Effects of flowering 1:50 p.m. Ecology Appalachian State University synchrony and spatial scale of synchrony on reproductive success in a gynodioecious species, Silene acaulis Raven Wright Factors Affecting Building 2:10 p.m. Sustainability Appalachian State University Energy Efficiency

Oral Presentation #3: D. Rich, Room 221

Anthony Lobo Utopia and Conflict In Mid- 1:30 p.m. Arts and Media Appalachian State University Late 20th Century Gay Photography Timothy Knight An Ideological Analysis of 1:50 p.m. Communication North Carolina Central The Legacy of Struggle for University African American Women in Hidden Figures Deja Finch, Dareonna Athletes & Activism: 2:10 p.m. Communication Franklin, Terria Smith, Symbolic Speech on the Jarrett McCarter Field North Carolina Central University

Oral Presentation #3: D. Rich, Room 116

Jessi Bowman Nationalism and the 1:30 p.m. History Salem College Olympic Games: The Carter Administration’s Olympic Boycott during the late Cold War Seanna Naylon The Negro National League 1:50 p.m. History High Point University Valeen Hurd Gender Disparities in Law 2:10 p.m. Criminology Campbell University Enforcement Agencies

Oral Presentation #3: D. Rich, Room 119 McKenzie Shelton HU$TLE: The Economic 1:30 p.m. Film East Carolina University Impact of the Arts (a microdocumentary) Robert Kulasingam The Importance of the 1:50 p.m. Film Appalachian State University Social Outcast in Princess Mononoke Judith Medrano “Hello” or “Goodbye,” 2:10 p.m. Film Appalachian State University Baby?: An In Depth Analysis of Walter Neff of Billy Wilder's 1944 film Double Indemnity

Oral Presentation #4: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 121 Mustafa Alshurafa Synthesis and reactivity of 2:45 p.m. Chemistry University of North Carolina mesityl-substituted thione at Charlotte and selone ligands Houston Cole One-Pot Cyclization of 3:05 p.m. Chemistry Campbell University Methyl Ketones, DMSO, and Ammonium Salts to Produce 2,4- Heterodisubstituted Pyridines Hussain Al Tuwailib Coordination chemistry 3:25 p.m. Chemistry University of North Carolina with new six-membered at Charlotte thiones and selones

Oral Presentation #4: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 122 Chelsey King, Lindsey Use of Perfluorocarbon 2:45 p.m. Biology Wells Nanodroplets to Enhance University of North Carolina Sonication of at Chapel Hill Saccharomyces cerevisiae Dalton Sizemore Effects of Polarization 3:05 p.m. Biology Appalachian State University Status and VSV Modulation of Podosome Development and Degradative Ability of THP-1 Derived Macrophages Morgan Elder An assessment of a glacial 3:25 p.m. Biology Catawba College relict population of Pinus strobus (Eastern white pine) in the Uwharrie Mountains of North Carolina

Oral Presentation #4: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 123

Brian Smith Migrating Kinect APIs in 2:45 p.m. Computer Science Appalachian State University Spellotron and Mathotron Kevin Alvarez, David Analysis of Student Source 3:05 p.m. Computer Science Sawyer Code Submissions through North Carolina State Genome Sequencing University Algorithms Alexander Hahn What’s hot and what’s not? 3:25 p.m. Computer Science University of North Carolina - Exploring trends in at Greensboro bioinformatics literature using topic modeling and keyword analysis

Oral Presentation #4: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 124

Thurman Tatum III, Concussions in Black and 2:45 p.m. Communication Chasity Johnson-Anthony, White: A Media Textual Kareem Driver Analysis of Race & Press of North Carolina Central the NFL Concussion Crisis University Elonzo Willis, Daryn Beasts and Rhymes: A 3:05 p.m. Communication Parker, Harvey Landy, Textual Analysis on Hip- Brianna Gonzalez Hop Lyrics Displaying North Carolina Central Symptoms of Mental Illness University Daniel St. Germain Designing Video Games 3:25 p.m. Communication High Point University with Accessibility in Mind

Oral Presentation #4: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 125

Jocelyn Rosario Lack of a Full Recovery in 2:45 p.m. Economics/Business Methodist Univerisity The Housing Market Victoria Jackson Corporate Taxation: Key 3:05 p.m. Economics/Business Pfeiffer University Issues within the Broader Topic Amelia Durham, Zachary Which Majors at Campbell 3:25 p.m. Economics/Business Pope, Chelsea Blake, Jade University Will Voluntarily Sutherland, Amelia Take a Five Question Durham Survey and Know More Campbell University About General Business Knowledge?

Oral Presentation #4: Lundy-Fetterman, Room 126

David Storelli Effects of Magnetic Fields 2:45 p.m. Engineering North Carolina State on Eddy Currents in a University Transformer Adarsh Ettyreddy Isolation of hiPSC-derived 3:05 p.m. Engineering Duke University chondrocytes using a knock-in type II collagen reporter enhances chondrogenesis and cartilaginous matrix production Ashna Ram Implementing 3-D Printing 3:25 p.m. Engineering NC School of Science and Technology and Math Bioprinting into Optical Surgery

Oral Presentation #4: Kivett, Room 202

Erin Stanley High Fat Diet-Induced 2:45 p.m. Kinesiology East Carolina University Glucose Intolerance, But Not Skeletal Muscle Insulin Resistance, is Worse in Female Mice Compared to Males Haley Manning A Program Evaluation of 3:05 p.m. Nursing East Carolina University Entry into Prenatal Care

Oral Presentation #4: Kivett, Room 204

Dea Catela Coordinating and 2:45 p.m. Marketing Methodist University Communicating Successful Marketing Strategies Mia Kajtaz An Analysis of Marketing 3:05 p.m. Marketing Methodist University Mistakes and Regrets Luvia De Arcia High Schoolers’ Knowledge 3:25 p.m. Economics Campbell University on the Basics of the US Government and Constitution

Oral Presentation #4: Kivett, Room 206

Michael Bullock Novel roles for protease- 2:45 p.m. Physiology East Carolina University activated receptors in vascular growth pathology Lucas Smith Exploring Carbon Isotope 3:05 p.m. Astronomy Appalachian State University Chemistry Through Experiments at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory Kate Allen, Esther Xiang The Effect of Demographic 3:25 p.m. Criminology NC School of Science and Math Differences on Perceptions of Capital Punishment

Oral Presentation #4: D. Rich, Room 221

Lucas Griffin Systemic Capitalism and the 2:45 p.m. Philosophy Appalachian State University social, political, cultural, and economic limitations imposed upon the impoverished Elizabeth LaFave “Reading” Fashion in A. 3:05 p.m. Interdisciplinary Studies East Carolina University Pushkin’s Eugene Onegin: Word as Image in 1820s Imperial Russia Morgan Vickers The Lockville Project: 3:25 p.m. Interdisciplinary Studies University of North Carolina at Culturally and Geographically Chapel Hill Remapping a Town Lost

Oral Presentation #4: D. Rich, Room 116

Lauryn Daniel Education Inequality 2:45 p.m. Education Appalachian State University Elijah Brown Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, 3:05 p.m. Music University of North Carolina at and the Modern Sonata Form Asheville Melanie Pyles Themes In Gospel Music 3:25 p.m. Religion Campbell University

Oral Presentation #4: D. Rich, Room 119

2:45 p.m. Visual Arts Taylor Robinson Images of Hope Queens College of Charlotte

3:05 p.m. Computer Science Patrick Beekman Using HTC Vive to Create Appalachian State Virtual Reality Experiments in Physics

Poster Presentation Schedule

POSTER PRESENTATION #1: LUNDY-FETTERMAN HALLWAY, 9:30 – 10:30 AM POSTER Discipline Presenter(s)/Institution Title NUMBER 1 Computer Kaveen Herath Bandara Applying HTN Planning to Storyline Science NC State University Visualization 2 Computer Keltin Grimes Binary Fungi Predictions Science Enloe High School 3 Computer David Sawyer, Kevin Analysis of Programming Assignment Science Alvarez Submissions through Genome Appalachian State Sequencing Algorithms University 4 Education Tanner Johnson, Carter Mobile Citizens: Broadening Zenke participation in computer science by Duke University increasing student self-efficacy 5 Education Emma Wester Insect Misconceptions East Carolina University 6 Environmental Kristina Burkhart How does the water quality in select Catawba College North Carolina Piedmont counties differ? 7 Environmental Justin Record Marketing to the Millennial Generation: Gaston College Brand’s Environmental Impact 8 Environmental Jasmine Wiitala Comparisons of Water Quality and Catawba College Microorganisms Across Varying Water Body Size 9 Environmental Lauren Hermane Analysis of Nitrogen Levels Using NC State University Composite Soil Auger Sampling Versus Incremental Soil Sampling 10 Environmental Austin Young "Something's Fishy": A Look at the Poor Catawba College Labeling and Species Misidentification Practices in Commercial Fishing 11 Chemistry Elivs McFee Exploring Graphene via Grafting Stimuli North Carolina Central Responsive Polymers University 12 Chemistry Riccardo De Cataldo Do-It-Yourself: 3D Models of Electronic High Point University Orbitals through 3D Printing 13 Chemistry Bryant Loor Garcia Silver(I) compounds with potential UNC-Charlotte anticancer activity 14 Chemistry Haley Greiner, Paul Concentration of Lead in Soil and Plant Mefford Life from a 30 Year Old Gun Range Campbell University 15 Physics Nathaniel Scott Noise Reduction in a Laser Tweezers Appalachian State Raman Spectroscopy (LTRS) System University 16 Physics Nicholas Sterling Development of the Compton UNC-Wilmington Calorimeter for the eta-Primakoff Experiment at JLab

17 Physics Ethan Mancil Reactive Magnetron Sputtering of Appalachian State Superconducting Niobium Nitride Thin University Films 18 Kinesiology Jordan Mullins Partial ACL Tear with Grade II Campbell University Chondromalia 19 Kinesiology Justin Clark Vertical Jump Height in a Static Campbell University Countermovement Jump vs a Drop Jump in Division I Athletes 20 Kinesiology Ryan Swiezy Fitness-Related Benefits: Land-Based UNC-Wilmington versus Aqua-Based 21 Kinesiology Sarah Davis Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tear in Campbell University a Division I Collegiate Female Soccer Player 22 Kinesiology Holly Price Bimalleolar Fracture with Syndesmotic Campbell University Rupture in a Division 1 Collegiate Softball Player 23 Psychology Amanda Foalima, Danielle Relationship Between Identity Status and Todd Political Alignment Amongst High Meredith College Achieving Adolescents 24 Psychology Francesca Music, Ashley Availability and Accessibility of Moats, Bridget Krol, Sarah Psychosocial Service Information on McCain Websites of Top-Rated Children’s Cancer Elon University Hospitals 25 Psychology Lindsey Kalish The Effects of Positive Reappraisal on the Meredith College Reduction of Negative Emotions Following Perceived Academic Failure 26 Psychology Molly Huber An investigation of the relationship Pfeiffer University between sleep habits and academic performance

POSTER PRESENTATION #1: RUMLEY CENTER IN POWELL HALL, 9:30 – 10:30 AM POSTER Discipline Presenter(s)/Institution Title NUMBER 31 Psychology Nada Abu Khalaf EEG Measures of Word Recognition UNC-Chapel Hill During Reading 32 Psychology Jessica Riddell Internet Addiction and Its Effects on Fayetteville State Academic Performance among University University Students 33 Psychology Sarah Mills Personality Disorders Among Military NC State University Veterans 34 Psychology Hannah Matthews Quality of Romantic Relationships and Guildford College Well-being 35 Psychology Alexa de Jongh A biopsychosocial analysis of forest Appalachian State bathing and gardening: How nature University can improve overall health. 36 Communications Maleek Thomas Analysis of the exploitation's of obese North Carolina Central African Americans in the media University

37 Communications Quishana Mcdougle, Mass Media & Society Isaiah Totten North Carolina Central University 38 Communications Keondre Williams Opposition Discourse towards Fayetteville State President Trump in the U.S. Media University December 2016 - June 2017 39 Communications Emily Cheek, Lovasia Self Esteem & Depression dealing with Thomas, Imani Taylor, Colorism in the African American Isatu Bangura community North Carolina Central University 40 Art History Xinjie Wang Ivory Mirror Cases: Erotic Symbols of Wake Forest University Late Medieval Courtly Culture 41 History John Payne Bayard Rustin: The Unsung Super Pfeiffer University Hero of the Civil Rights Movement 42 History Brian Sebetic Frederick I Barbarossa and Political Wake Forest University Legitimacy 43 History Alyssa Queen Blues Culture: How Alan Lomax Pfeiffer University Changed the Way We See and Hear Music Today 44 Biology Sreepradha Sridharan Cytokine Production by Rat NC State University Mesothelial Cells exposed to Carbon Nanotubes as a Means of Assessing Long-Term Risks for Mesothelioma 45 Biology Jair Nino-Espino Low-Dose Exposure to a Superfund Duke University Site-Derived Environmental Chemical Mixture 46 Biology Tyshawn White Jr. Molecular Cloning of Gap 1 to Shaw University Synthesis Checkpoint Protein Candidates 47 Biology Amaya Watters Behavior and hormone levels of NC State University pregnant ruffed lemurs (Varecia) as predictors of neonatal outcomes: A Preliminary Analysis 48 Biology Celeta Smith, Jada Role of environmental factors on Labriado biomass transport by leaf-cutter ants Meredith College 49 Biology Kristie Kim Novel signaling axis between ABL and Duke University DDR kinases in chemoresistance and metastasis: promise for targeted therapy in breast and lung cancers? 50 Biology Gabby Downs Advantages and Challenges of The UNC-Pembroke Two Fermentation Culturing Platforms for Beneficial Nematodes 51 Biology Lauren Emer, Kyra An examination of abiotic Levau, Tyler Coriano biogeochemical cycles in an NC State University aquaponics system 52 Biology Mikayla Moody Chemical Vapor Deposition of Meredith College Graphene for Detector Development

53 Biology Asia Johnson Characterization of Transgenic Roots North Carolina Central with the Expression of the Human University Huntingtin Gene 54 Nursing Morgan Clark A Comparison of Maternal UNC-Wilmington Breastfeeding Before and After Implementation of a Donor Human Milk Policy 55 Nursing Amy Blew Advance Directives and Health East Carolina University Disparities in Lung Cancer 56 Nursing Erykah Briggs-White Firm Performance & Administrative Fayetteville State Expenses in Skilled Nursing Facilities: University An Examination of Optimal Levels and Relevant Organizational Characteristics 57 Nursing Nicole Brewer Nurses' knowledge and treatment UNC-Wilmington belief: Integration of complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) 58 Health Joyce Wang, Han Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Risk Nguyen, Emily Horn, Assessment in Rural Minorities: Christiana Oshotse Evaluation of Sensitivity and Duke University Specificity of CKD Screening Questions 59 Biomedical Laura Campbell Controlling Growth of and Attachment NC State University of Cells on Printed Patterns of Colloidal Bio-ink 60 Biomedical Kat Hefter Using a frame-by-frame image Engineering Duke University segmentation process to measure neuron activity 61 Biological Sarah Mbiki Comparing Machine Learning Engineering Appalachian State Algorithms for Real-time Continuous University Image Processing of Live Cell Cultures 62 Biological Mae Lewis Repurposing Type I CRISPR systems Engineering Duke University for genome editing in mammalian cells 63 Biological Kevin Mutchnick Characterizing and Repurposing Type Engineering Duke University I CRISPR Systems for Epigenome Editing in Human Cells 64 Biology Elizabeth Lewis Developing an eDNA Protocol to East Carolina University Distinguish Two Closely Related Species of Waterdogs (Necturus) in Turbid Coastal Waters 65 Biology Chaz McDaniel A Strategy for Regulation of the Elizabeth City State Expression of Two Fluorescent University Protein Genes

POSTER PRESENTATION #2: LUNDY-FETTERMAN HALLWAY, 10:45 – 11:45 AM POSTER Discipline Presenter(s)/Institution Title NUMBER 1 Biochemistry Amrita Malur Monitoring ESAT-6 Peptide in Murine NC State University model for Granulomatous Disease using NanoLC/Triple TOF MS 2 Biochemistry Darby Kozan Cross species comparison of TilS SNPs Guilford College within TilS Homologs 3 Biochemistry Krittin Trihemasava Structural Characterization of Attractant- NC State University Receptor Complexes to Understand Pollen Tube Formation 4 Biochemistry Kripa Ahuja Molecular cloning involving AAV-CXCL UNC-Chapel Hill 12 gene 5 Biology Nina Kuprasertkul Characterizing a novel genetically Duke University engineered mouse model of alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma 6 Biology McKenzie Nalley Presenting a novel mirror to Coquerel’s NC State University sifakas (Propithecus coquereli) and fat- tailed dwarf lemurs (Cheirogaleus medius) to study personality 7 Biology Joshua Allen Relative Size of the High Point University Zygomaticomandibularis M. in Frugivorous and Animalivorous Mammals: A Comparative Study of Jaw Adductors in Bats and Carnivorans 8 Biology Andrea Wilson Cannamix, a new hemp seed based Fayetteville State University pesticide on Poutry Beetles (Alphitobius diapernius) 9 Biology Brittany Williams Cloning, Expression of Human Carbonic Campbell University Anhydrase and Effects of a Prokaryotic Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor 10 Biology Jessica Speckman, Grace Identifying the Antibiotic Resistant Goins Factors of E. coli, S. aureus, and K. Gaston College pneumoniae Against Erythromycin. 11 Microbiology Connor Cribb Investigation of Reference Genes in UNC-Wilmington Flavobacterium johnsoniae for Quantitative PCR 12 Microbiology Noah Riley The golden bacterium’s secret: NC State University Characterization of a unique putative mouthwash resistance protein found in Delftia species 13 Microbiology Kaitlyn Mizelle Recombinant Expression of a Putative Campbell University Lignin Degrading Enzyme from Paenibacillus glucanolyticus 14 Microbiology Kevin Hernandez Profiling Wildlife Strains of Listeria NC State University monocytogenes Isolated from Ursus americanus for Antibiotic Resistance 15 Management Anna Luisa DaSilva TerraFemme: An Investigation into a UNC-Asheville Compostable Menstrual Service

16 Economics Amy Walker, Clare Costa Rican Ecotourism: Economic Milburn Growth at the Cost of Community Appalachian State Longevity University 17 Economics Samuel Barker Subsidies in Higher Education Distort Pfeiffer University Price Signals in the Labor Market: A Model of Major Selection 18 Economics Anthony Santelle Willingness to pay for forestry protection Appalachian State program in Southern Appalachian University Mountains 19 Economics Kelli Autry, David Gaster, Do Moral Questions Affect Honesty? Tyler Babin, Isaac Quinn Campbell University 20 Economics Alaina Doyle Valdity of discount rate derived from Appalachian State willingness to pay for road salt run-off University mitigation dependent upon payment schedule 21 Environmental Kevin Troyer Trail Trafficking: Most Preferred Catawba College Entrance at Fred Stanback Preserve on the Catawba College Campus 22 Environmental Kristina Rogge, Luke CO2 levels inside: How that affects your Dollar cognitive activity Catawba College 23 Sustainability John Nix Lettuce transplant growth and NC State University morphology under two light intensity regimes using LEDs 24 Environmental Holly Kuhn Pond Papershell VS. Invasive Asiatic Catawba College Clams 25 Environmental Marisa Richardson Environmental Impacts of Shaw University Microparticles: Microplastics in Salt 26 Environmental Adam Broome Do Whitetail Deer prefer supplemental Catawba College feed to natural feed?

POSTER PRESENTATION #2: RUMLEY CENTER IN POWELL HALL, 10:45 – 11:45 AM Poster Discipline Presenter(s)/Institution Title Number 31 Ecology Emily Pratt Patterns of and Interactions Between Catawba College Scavengers in the Stanback Ecological Preserve 32 Ecology Michael Pierce Catawba College Ecological Preserve Catawba College Mercury Fish-Tissue Analysis 33 Ecology Anderson Woodson A Symbiont Perspective on Crayfish Meredith College Conservation in Western North America 34 Environmental Ashley Ball Organochlorine Pesticide Investigation Queens University of Utilizing Sediment to Determine Charlotte Potential Source of Toxicant Exposure in Charlotte, NC

35 Environmental Caleb Jarrard Do Fish Prefer Wet Flies or Dry Flies? Catawba College 36 Environmental Winifred Dorer, Erin Longleaf in the Lowcountry Whitley-Hawks NC State University 37 Environmental Cody Stultz Differences between doves found in wild Catawba College and urban environments 38 Biology La-Teisha Allen Understanding the interaction of UNC-Pembroke vegetation, soil, and ant communities 39 Biology Alexandra Sprouse Relative contributions of apoptosis and High Point University necrosis following stroke conditions in neuron-like model 40 Biology Trina Phan Using Genomic Data to Test for Nash Community College Introgression Between Putative Species of Dusky Salamanders (Desmognathus) 41 Biology Taylor Pritchard, Shilpi Determination of Virus Resistance in Bhatia, Saman Baral, Different Stocks of Honey Bees Carlos Vega-Melendez UNC-Greensboro 42 Biology Isaac Carbajal, Rohil Investigation of Mammal Activity in an Bhattarai, Em Bailey, Daisy Urban Ecosystem by Camera Trapping Brumit-Fry Wake Technical Community College 43 Biology Rasheda Boachie, Laura Determining the Antimicrobial Effects of Schnoor Perillaldehyde on Gastrointestinal Campbell University Pathogens 44 Biology Osvaldo Rodriguez, Arlena Measuring Ethanol tolerance in Various Rodriguez, Daisy Fry- Strains of Drosophila melanogaster to Brumit, Sergio Osnaya- Identify how Alcohol tolerance may be Prieto, Farkhanda Zahir Genetically Driven Wake Technical Community College 45 Biology Nethusan Sivanesan The Role of Scavenger Receptor BI in East Carolina University Neutrophilic Asthma 46 Biology Mersadie Moore, James Antibiotic Resistance in Primary and Young, Paris Covington Secondary Effluent Wastewater Gaston College 47 Biology James Dressman, Adam CRISPR Study on Human CHMP3 gene in Morley the ESCRT2 pathway Campbell University 48 Biology Rachel Hanley Dunaliella growth in response to added Wake Technical Community glucose and bacterial symbionts College 49 Biology Brittany Anderson Resistance to Infection of Lysogens by Fayetteville State University Secondary Phages 50 Behavioral Natalie Belcher Hair Pigmentation in Connection with Gaston College Thermal Sensitivity: Redheads Feel a More Intense Cold

51 Physiology Serena Mooney Estrogen receptor alpha does not East Carolina University influence skeletal muscle fiber type, but has nominal effects on muscle size in female mice. 52 Physiology Brinda Sarathy, Omar High Fat Diet-Induced Insulin Resistance Sharaf Negatively Impacts Cardiac Structure East Carolina University and Function in Mice 53 Physiology Zakiyah Henry NO Insulin Provides Insight into Winston-Salem State Regulating Type II Diabetes University 54 Physiology Ananya Koripella Alterations in respiration kinetics of East Carolina University skeletal muscle mitochondria from offspring of mothers with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) 55 Physiology Jennifer McMains Inflammatory cytokine interleukin 1 East Carolina University beta increases apoptosis in neurons dissociated from the pelvic ganglia 56 Physiology K’Shylah Whitehurst EphrinA1-Fc Attenuates the Progression East Carolina University of Ischemic Cardiomyopathy in Chronically Non-reperfused WT mice but not EphA2-R-M 57 Psychology Deanna Lee A Story a Day Keeps the Doctor Away: A High Point University Study on the Effect of Reminiscent Storytelling on the Well-Being of Senior Care Residents 58 Psychology Mendi Williams An Investigation of the Relationship Pfeiffer University between Facebook Use and Narcissism 59 Psychology Collen McKeel A Methodological Comparison of Meredith College Resilience, Stress, and Self-Efficacy Scales 60 Psychology Maria Stamatoukos Narrative Perspectives: Does Self- UNC-Pembroke Compassion Change Attitudes toward Poverty? 61 Psychology Gwendolyn Coker Fear of Self-Compassion Moderates UNC-Pembroke Reactions to Rejection 62 Diversity and Keyonte Easter Developing an eDNA Protocol to Equality East Carolina University Distinguish Two Closely Related Species of Waterdogs (Necturus) in Turbid Coastal Waters

63 Education Martha Reyes Lessening the hegemony of monoglossic UNC-Greensboro language ideologies in lessons: Using translanguaging pedagogies in teacher education

64 Philosophy Angleli Sharma Physicians' Perception and Respect for and Ethics Duke University Low Socioeconomic Status Patients in Developed and Developing Countries: A Case Study

65 Physics Nicholas Castanho Spin Seebeck Effect and Anomalous NC State University Nernst Effect for Ferromagnetic Materials

POSTER PRESENTATION #3: LUNDY-FETTERMAN HALLWAY, 1:30 – 2:30 PM Poster Discipline Presenter(s)/Institution Title Number 1 Math David Shane Fractal Figurate Numbers Methodist University 2 Math Zachary French Bivariate bias correction of climate NC State University models 3 Math Janessa Schwallie Super queuing in the supermarket: UNC-Charlotte algorithms for periodic customer spikes in high variance work load 4 Math Linde Yang On Sequences generated by Fair Choice Wake Forest University Functions 5 Math Hy Pham Investigating Linked Triangles Methodist University 6 Architecture Helina Biru Evaluating Physical Accessibility in Meredith College Ethiopia 7 Architecture Laney Branch Supporting Residents with Dementia in Appalachian State University Care Facilities Through Design Intervention of Physical Environments: An Evidence Based Design Approach 8 Physics Jeff Miller An automated optical tweezers Appalachian State University instrument for calibration, data collection, and experimental determination of temperature 9 Physics Nicholas Castanho Spin Seebeck Effect and Anomalous NC State University Nernst Effect for Ferromagnetic Materials 10 Physics Matthew Peek Star Formation-Driven Winds in the UNC-Asheville Early Universe 11 Physics Gregory Rapp Nano-sound wave creation and Appalachian State University optimization 12 Physics Hengming Li Novel Geometry of 2-D Graphene Based Appalachian State University Josephson Junction for Enhanced Supercurrent

13 Astronomy Daniel Mabe A Survey of CO Isotopologues of Young Appalachian State University Stellar Objects using High-Resolution Spectra from VLT-CRIRES 14 Astronomy Cassie Crowe Crowdsourcing and Checking BAL UNC-Asheville Quasar Data in Sloan Digital Sky Survey DR14 Quasar Catalog via Zooniverse Citizen Science Platform

15 Computer Michael Suggs Automated Neuron Recognition and Science UNC-Wilmington Counting Using Computer Vision and Machine Learning Techniques 16 Computer Lucas Beasley Comparitive Analysis of Natural Science UNC-Greensboro Language Processing Tools for Automated Curation of Scientific Literature 17 Technology Samuel Stevick Wearable Voice Tuner NC State University 18 Geography James Goodnight An Analysis of Thermodynamic and Earth NC State University Variables within a Strong Atlantic Kelvin Science Wave 19 Geography Chanelle McArthur Spatial and Temporal Analysis of and Earth NC State University Raleigh's Heat Islands Science 20 Environmental Ben Zemonek Does Humanity Impact Insect Diversity Catawba College and Abundance? 21 Environmental Dallas Vann What's under the rock? Catawba College 22 Environmental Kaleb Brookshire Possible Long-Term Trends in Appalachian State University Atmospheric Aerosols From a Background SE U.S. Site 23 Environmental Jessica Buscher Peoples Opinions on Hurricanes and Catawba College Climate Change are they connected 24 Sustainability Jessica Rundquist Tomato growth and morphology under NC State University different photoperiods using LED supplemental lighting 25 Sustainability Kelsey Kirwan A Pilot Audit of Lighting Systems in Appalachian State University Camp Dining Halls

POSTER PRESENTATION #3: RUMLEY CENTER IN POWELL HALL, 1:30 – 2:30 PM POSTER Discipline Presenter(s)/Institution Title NUMBER 31 Psychology Margaret Schriefer Personality matters more for proactive NC State University coping in older adults than in younger adults 32 Psychology Mahogany Monette Sociocultural Factors Related to Guilt in UNC-Chapel Hill African American College Students Reporting OCD Symptomatology 33 Psychology Torrell Kennedy A Literature Review: Stereotype Threat Fayetteville State University and Black Language Perceptions in Academic Settings 34 Psychology Melody Polk Thinking ahead and staying in the NC State University present: Implications for reactivity to daily stressors 35 Psychology Anne Morin It’s Just Too Much: Members’ Use of Meredith College Resources to Cope with Burnout in Student Organizations

36 Neuroscience Opal Patel, Laura Ginnari Short Term Exposure To Estradiol NC State University Changes Spine Density In Adult Female Rats 37 Neuroscience A Discepolo Rho GTPase Modulators ZCL278 and East Carolina University ZCL279 Impact Neurobehavioral Outcomes in a Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease 38 Anthropology Ian Beggen Preliminary Investigations into the Site NC State University of Chullpa K’asa in Southwestern Bolivia 39 Anthropology David Watts Who’s That? Has Captivity Affected NC State University Nocturnal Aye-Ayes' (Daubentonia madagascariensis) Vocalization Repertoire?" 40 Anthropology Mattie Frazier No Clear Solution: An Ethnographic NC State University Field Study of Stakeholder Communication and the State of Watershed Management for Lake Atitlan" 41 Engineering Mohammed Mahdi, Busani Parking on Methodist University Mhlanga, Natasha Ng'ambi Campus Methodist University 42 Engineering Noah Sonne Subordinate Oscillator Array Design for East Carolina University Ultrasensitive Mass Detection 43 Mechanical Casey Nichols Modular Magnetic Gearbox for Robotic Engineering UNC-Charlotte Applications 44 Biomedical Thomas Doman Cost Effective Approach to Achieve Engineering NC State University Automatic Speed Matching Treadmill 45 Biomedical Margaret Tamburro A Forelimb Unloading Model to Isolate Engineering NC State University Consequences of Limb Disuse in Neonatal Brachial Plexus Injury 46 Biological Vidit Bhandarkar Analyzing the Binding Patterns of Engineering Duke University Transcription Factors using FLAG tags 47 Chemical Michael Kim Interface engineering of colloidal CdSe Engineering Wake Forest University quantum dots thin films as acid-stable photocathodes for solar-driven hydrogen evolution 48 Engineering Samson Goodrich Statistical Analysis of Academic East Carolina University Integrity Perception Survey Results

49 Biology Prathush Devarasetty Changes in Activity and Anxiety Levels NC State University in Rats Following Developmental Exposure to the Flame Retardant TBBPA 50 Biology Francesco Giorgino The genetic and phenotypic NC State University characteristics of inherited blindness in Red Wolves (Canis rufus)"

51 Biology Nicholas Tallent A comparison of antibiotic resistance Gaston College between two wastewater treatment plants serving two distinct population densities in Gaston County North Carolina 52 Biology Kiera Weathers Isolation, Identification, and Time Fayetteville State University Course Human DNA Typing from Cimex lectularius L. (Bed bugs), Fed on Human Blood Meals. 53 Biology Joye Warren Antibacterial Effects of Mastoparan St. Andrews University 54 Biology Simone Adams Characterization of 4,4’- NC State University Diaminodiphenylmethane Induced Bile Duct Injury in a Mouse Model of Acute Cholestasis 55 Biology Eleanor Armstrong Modification of a Continuous-flow Gaston College System for Growth of Freshwater Sponges in a Lab Setting 56 Biology Pranaya Pakala Cortical Brain Organoids Model the East Carolina University Development of Autism Pathology 57 Biology Paul Brennan Determination of transgene copy Davidson College number in BAC-transgenic mice 58 Biology Sarah Summer Sensitivity to Leflunomide in Zebrafish NC State University 59 Biology Kristen Woolper Antibiotic Producing Bacteria UNC-Wilmington Discovered at Local Anne McCrary Park 60 Biology Avery Salmon Examining Cytokine Production from Mars Hill Mouse Macrophages Exposed to Amphibole Fibers 61 Biology Jane-Valeriane Boua The role of lysine - specific histone Duke University demethylases in cerebellar development 62 Biology Brandon Miles Bacterial Antibiotic Secretions Tested Gaston College For Effectiveness Against Common Pathogenic Bacteria 63 Biology Mike Dole, Sadaf Khan Hacking Life: The Pursuit of an Gaston College Augmented Brine Shrimp 64 Biology Jada Labriado, Celeta Role of Environmental Factors on Smith Biomass Transport by Leaf-Cutter Ants Meredith College

POSTER PRESENTATION #4: LUNDY-FETTERMAN HALLWAY, 2:45 – 3:45 PM POSTER Discipline Presenter(s)/Institution Title NUMBER 1 Kinesiology Camden Johnston Sex Differences in Ankle, Knee, Hip, and Campbell University Torso Angles During a Drop Jump Task 2 Kinesiology Jacob Bowie Assessing Muscular Fatigue Via Surface UNC-Wilmington EMG

3 Kinesiology Tamia McDougald Elbow Reconstruction In A Collegiate Campbell University Divison 1 Football Defensive Back 4 Kinesiology Jada Jones Pectoralis Major Tear in a Division I Campbell University Collegiate Lineman 5 Kinesiology Ruth Pacheco Erythmea Nodosum in a Division I Campbell University Collegiate Runner 6 Health Cherron Freeman, The Promotion of Drug Abuse in the Jamaal Searcy, Korrin Media Legion, Tashea Spears, Brandon Melvin North Carolina Central University 7 Dance Anna Edwards Results of Resistance: Ring Shout UNC-Charlotte Reconstruction and Documentation 8 Dance Makayla Church Breaking With Tradition: Critical UNC-Charlotte Approaches to Ballet Pedagogy 9 Biochemistry Evan Brown Characterizing MBF1c/LUX interactions NC State University in plants using in-vivo co- immunoprecipitation 10 Biochemistry Jacob Fredenburg Image Analysis to Identify Panicle NC State University Features in Setaria 11 Biochemistry Katherine Hutchinson IB-DNQ Causes DNA Damage in NQO1 High Point University Positive BRCA2-mutant Breast Cancer Cells 12 Biochemistry Taylor Eshleman Multiprotein-bridging factor and its NC State University effect on heat stress in arabidopsis thaliana due to regulated transcription factors 13 Microbiology Micaela Robson Isolation and Characterization of Campbell University Bacillus Species from Polyester Clothing 14 Microbiology Kara Cuddapah CD163 Protects Against Ozone Increased East Carolina University Susceptibility to Bacterial Pneumonia 15 Microbiology Yolonda Miller Use of Bacteriophages in Reducing Fayetteville State University Bacterial Blight in Soy Plants 16 Microbiology Rishita Yeduri Poxvirus Virulence Genes and their Role East Carolina University in Endosome Trafficking and Antigen Presentation: Crucial Steps in Activation of an Immune Response 17 Biology Miranda Daughtry Evaluating the potential for Meredith College environmental transmission (Mycobacterium leprae) in a natural armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) population 18 Biology Ryan Minervini Effect of CHMP3 Gene Activation on Campbell University Endosomal Recycling in Human Cells 19 Cell and Ashlyn Keidel, David Virus hunting in ascidians (sea squirts) Molecular Brown Biology UNC-Wilmington

20 Biology Zachary Flaccavento, Cloning of N. gonorrhoeae Carbonic Michael Ogletree Anhydrase for inhibition studies Campbell University 21 Biology Mutinta Chilala Developmental polycyclic aromatic North Carolina Central hydrocarbon exposure reduces cardiac University sarcomere size and cell morphology in zebrafish 22 Biology Desiree Moore Differential DNA-Binding Protein Fayetteville State University Patterns Following HSV Infection in Primary Adult Murine Neurons 23 Biology Emily Lucero An Investigation of Macrophage Appalachian State University Polarization and Susceptibility to Oncolytic VSV 24 Biology Lara Noren Similar trends in cover of sponges and UNC - Wilmington macroalgae with depth on deep Caribbean reefs 25 Biology Anna Beam Prostaglandin F-2α (FP) Receptor NC State University Regulation by TNF-α in the Porcine Corpus Luteum 26 Biology Dylan Paulson Using Model Species to Test Lasting UNC-Wilmington Effects of Coal Combustion Residue on Zooplankton Populations in Freshwater Lakes

POSTER PRESENTATION #4: RUMLEY CENTER IN POWELL HALL, 2:45 – 3:45 PM POSTER Discipline Presenter(s)/Institution Title NUMBER 31 Chemistry Jeffrey Cox Quantitative Method Development and East Carolina University Validation for Assessing Hypertension Medications using Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry 32 Chemistry Allie Ward, Georgia Quantitative Analysis of Ascorbic Acid in Kimball Food Products & Cosmetics Meredith College 33 Chemistry Victoria Diez, Sophia Ono- Pretreatment of Switchgrass for the Korkowski, William Production of Fermentable Sugars: A McAdams Comparative Study of Soda Pulping, Queens University of Imidazolium and Benzylammonium Charlotte Ionic Liquid 34 Chemistry Yassmin Sarabadan Silver(I) complexes with new UNC-Charlotte heterocyclic thiones and selones

35 Chemistry Denise Ramirez Method Development for Serum and North Carolina Central Plasma Metabolites using Liquid University Chromatography Mass spectrometry 36 Chemsitry Taylor Felton, Alexander HPLC Determination of Amoxicillin Stevens UNC-Pembroke

37 Chemistry Victoria Acosta An approach to graphene-based North Carolina Central semiconductors University 38 Chemistry William McAdams, Victoria Pretreatment of Switchgrass for the Diez, Ono-Korowski Sophia Production of Fermentable Sugars: A Queens University of Comparative Study of Traditional Soda Charlotte Pulping, Imidazolium and Benzylammonium 39 Biochemistry Matthew Stafford Partial Characterization of a Tomato NC State University Yellow Leaf Curl Virus Isolate from North Carolina 40 Biochemistry David Soriano, Grady Nash Determination of Actively Replicating NC State University Regions in Marchantia Through PCNA Detection 41 Biochemistry LaPrince-Miller Smith Modulating the Hemoglobin R-T North Carolina Central transition as strategy for preventing University polymerization of Hemoglobin-S and erythrocyte "sickling" 42 Biochemistry Sean Anderson The Use of Scaffold Proteins NC State University Activating/Enhancing Protein Kinase Activity 43 Biology Christian Williams Toxicity of Robenacoxib to Daphnia Gaston College magna 44 Biology Megan Weeks The Use of Caenorhabditis elegans N2 Queens University of Model System to Investigate in vivo Charlotte Interaction Between Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki and a Novel Bacteriophage 45 Biology Cameron Futral, Paul Deletion of the Highly Conserved Brennan, Mia Guzynski Functional Region of the CD4 Enhancer Davidson College NCE using CRISPR/Cas9 46 Biology Morgan Jarrett Characterization of leaf senescence of NC State University two genotypes of Medicago truncatula in response to iron deficiency 47 Biology Natalia Furr Lys-3 and Lys-8 Gene Expression in E. Queens University of aerogenes and B. thuringiensis Infected Charlotte C. elegans 48 Biology Brittany Lefebvre Wound Healing Potential of Mastoparan St. Andrews University 49 Biology Saman Baral Examining the Effects of Food Scarcity UNC- Greensboro and Total Solar Eclipse on Apis mellifera Foraging Activity 50 Biology Meghann Dintino Effects of caffeine on rates of oxidation UNC-Wilmington of fatty acids, glucose and glutamine in isolated mouse muscle cells 51 Biology Ashley Smith, Cassandra Discovering the Microbial Diversity of Barlogio the Lumber River UNC - Pembroke 52 Biology Kyra Price Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion East Carolina University (MIC) of Pappy’s Lane Shipwreck

53 Biology Samantha Miller, Wyatt Exploring the Effects of Commercially Zander Available Artificial Sweeteners on Gut- Catawba College Associated Microbial Community Dynamics 54 Biology Nabiha Khan What You Donut Know About A Single Meredith College Fatty Meal

55 Biology Henry Vega-Bernal Looking for Morphological Differntiation Nash Community College in Deeply Diverged Lineages of Tiny Salamanders (Desmognathus aeneus) 56 Political Sonali Kathuria Congress and BJP's Influence in Jammu NC State University and Kashmir 57 Criminology Tiara Perry What is the Impact of DNA Technology North Carolina Central on Criminal Investigations? University 58 Criminology Christina Jones Death Penalty and Crime Rates: An Fayetteville State University Analysis of Capital Punishment in Relation to Violent Crime Rates 59 Criminology Jerryca Guzman Falero What is the Impact of the Affordable North Carolina Central Care Act (ACA) on Immigrants? University 60 Psychology Shannon Stancu-Goldberg Study Abroad’s Relationship to Meredith College Resilience in Undergraduate College Students

61 Psychology Colleen McKeel A Methodological Comparison of Meredith College Resilience, Stress, and Self-Efficacy Scales 62 Sociology Amari Hobgood Learning While Black: Understanding UNC-Greensboro the Lived Realities of the Black Experience at Predominantly White Public Universities 63 Religion MacKenzie Gary 1 Corinthians 14:34-35: Women in Pfeiffer University Ministry 64 Film Marilyn Andrulis Traveler Not a Tourist High Point University 65 Art Alexis Owens, Justin Media Bias and the Framing of Natural Williams Disaster Victims: Hurricane Katrina v. North Carolina Central Hurricane Harvey University

Art Exhibit Schedule The Art Exhibit will be up in the Rumley Center in Powell Hall from 9:30 am to 3:45 pm. The presenters will be available at the exhibit 2:00 – 3:00pm. EXHIBIT NUMBER PRESENTER(S)/INSTITUTION TITLE 1 Julie Martin My Son, Cape Fear Marching Campbell University Colts 2 Megan Ruggery Bahama Mama Campbell University 3 Jessica Furlipa Little Blessing Campbell University

NC Space Grant Submissions PRESENTATION PRESENTER(S)/INSTITUTION TITLE LOCATION AND TIME LFSB 123 9:30-9:45 AM Austin Perez Additive Manufacturing of Central Carolina Community Piezoelectric Material College Polyvinylidene Fluoride through 3D Printing LFSB 125 9:30-9:45 AM Molly Rose InterACTIVE Wellness NC State University RUMLEY CENTER Mikayla Moody Chemical Vapor NC State University Deposition of Graphene for Detector Development RUMLEY CENTER Sarah Mills Personality Disorders NC State University Among Military Veterans RUMLEY CENTER Keondre Williams Opposition Discourse Fayetteville State University towards President Trump in the U.S. Media December 2016 - June 2017 LFSB 124 1:30-2:30 PM Helen Yang White Washed Out: Asian Duke University American Representation in Media LFSB 125 1:30-2:30 PM Abigail Moening The Tax Gap Methodist University

Morning Session Facilitators Oral Presentations #1-2 (9:30 -11:45 am) – LFSB 121 Moderator: Corrie Struble Oral Presentations #1-2 (9:30 -11:45 am) – LFSB 122 Moderator: Adam Foster Oral Presentations #1-2 (9:30 -11:45 am) – LFSB 123 Moderator: Greg Dedrick Oral Presentations #1-2 (9:30 -11:45 am) – LFSB 124 Moderator: Lloyd Johnson Oral Presentations #1-2 (9:30 -11:45 am) – LFSB 125 Moderator: David Coniglio Oral Presentations #1-2 (9:30 -11:45 am) – LFSB 126 Moderator: Elizabeth Dobbins Oral Presentations #1-2 (9:30 -11:45 am) – Kivett 202 Moderator: L. Michael Larsen Oral Presentations #1-2 (9:30 -11:45 am) – Kivett 204 Moderator: Sarah Christie Oral Presentations #1-2 (9:30 -11:45 am) – Kivett 206 Moderator: Evan Reynolds Oral Presentations #1-2 (9:30 -11:45 am) – D. Rich 221 Moderator: Michael Wells

Afternoon Session Facilitators Oral Presentations #3-4 (1:30 – 3:45 pm) – LFSB 121 Moderator: Sarah Goforth Oral Presentations #3-4 (1:30 – 3:45 pm) – LFSB 122 Moderator: Taek You Oral Presentations #3-4 (1:30 – 3:45 pm) – LFSB 123 Moderator: Steven Everhart Oral Presentations #3-4 (1:30 – 3:45 pm) – LFSB 124 Moderator: Elizabeth Rambo Oral Presentations #3-4 (1:30 – 3:45 pm) – LFSB 125 Moderator: Myrah Stockdale Oral Presentations #3-4 (1:30 – 3:45 pm) –LFSB 126 Moderator: Steve Holly Oral Presentations #3-4 (1:30 – 3:45 pm) – Kivett 202 Moderator: Bruce Newton Oral Presentations #3-4 (1:30 – 3:45 pm) – Kivett 204 Moderator: Sarah Steele Oral Presentations #3-4 (1:30 – 3:45 pm) – Kivett 206 Moderator: David Coniglio Oral Presentations #3-4 (1:30 – 3:45 pm)) – D. Rich 221 Moderator: Holly Long Oral Presentations #3-4 (1:30 – 3:45 pm) – D. Rich 116 Moderator: Jaclyn Stanke Oral Presentations #3-4 (1:30 – 3:45 pm) – D. Rich 119 Moderator: Jennifer Bunn

Collegiate Academy North Carolina Academy of Science (CANCAS) Workshops

Schedule: Workshops will run concurrently and will be given twice, 10:00 – 10:45 am and again 11:00 – 11:45 am

LOCATION PRESENTER TITLE D RICH 116 Betsy Dunn-Williams, Director of Your Professional Story: Academic Support & Career Resume/CV and Social Media Development Profile Development D RICH 119 Justin Perkins, Career Services Employer Speak: Communicating Intern Your College Experiences in the Job Search Process D RICH 219 Dr. Karen Guzman, Professor of Oral & Poster Presentations- How Biology to be Heard

D RICH 220 Dr. Michelle Malotky, Professor of Study Abroad Opportunities Biology D RICH 222 Kala Taylor, JD, Director, Career & Develop Your Own Meaningful Professional Development Center Work Statement Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law

Workshop descriptions:

Employer Speak: Communicating Your College Experiences in the Job Search Process Workshop attendees will review data collected through national surveys regarding the top skills sought by employers and graduate programs. Attendees will assess their unique experiences to examine how they are developing these skills, as well as set goals for further development. The workshop will conclude with an opportunity for attendees to practice communicating their development of the skills necessary for successful entry into the work force.

Your Professional Story: Resume/CV and Social Media Profile Development What is the difference between a resume and curriculum vitae (CV)? Is there a page limit? How do I use social media in my job search? Through this workshop, we will cover these and other common resume and social media questions and offer time to address your specific questions as well. Considering the unique purposes of a resume/CV and social

36 media platforms, participants will learn how to leverage each tool uniquely to most effectively share their academic and professional journey.

Oral & Poster Presentations: How to be Heard Scientists write and read about science in articles that are dense with technical information and jargon, but oral forms of communication must be much more simple and intuitive to be noticed. Research articles receive more high-profile attention, but the importance of oral communication for the success of a scientist’s career is sometimes overlooked. Nevertheless, one does not have to be a seasoned scientist to master the skill of developing effective visuals to support oral presentations. Join me for an interesting look at ways you can develop an oral or poster presentation which will have a greater impact and be heard by your audience.

Study Abroad Opportunities Interested in studying abroad but worried about graduating on time? Unsure how these experiences might contribute to your education or career goals? In this session we will discuss commonly perceived limitations and hurdles to studying abroad. Information about exciting opportunities will be provided.

Develop Your Own Meaningful Work Statement Why does having a career mission statement matter? If you are seeking direction and meaning in your work, or want to formalize your pursuit of a purposeful career, join us for this interactive session. With facilitation, you will have the opportunity to create and test your own meaningful work statement and learn how to use this activity for personal development throughout the years to come.

Visit any of these locations for a snack on your break!

Britt Hall Wiggins Library OPEN OPEN OPEN 8am-8pm 8am-6pm 11am-9pm

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Wallace Student Center

OPEN 11am-10pm

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Places to Eat in Lillington Hibachi and Company Lillington 1. Turn right onto US 421-N 2. Turn right onto North Main Street (1st Intersection) 3. Turn left onto Pine State Street (passed Zaxby’s but before the bank) 4. Hibachi and Company is on the left Lillington Sports Zone 1. Turn right onto US 421-N 2. Destination is 3 miles on the left across from East Coast Classic Cars County Seat Sports Grille 1. Turn right onto US 421- N 2. Turn left onto North Main Street (1st Intersection) 3. Turn right onto West Front Street (County Seat is on the corner) Mi Casita 1. Turn right onto US 421- N 2. Continue onto West Cornelius Harnett Boulevard (straight through intersection) 3. Mi Casita is on the right in the plaza with the Food Lion

Abstract Submissions by Institution

School # Alamance Community College 1 Appalachian State University 40 Barton College 1 Campbell University 30 Catawba College 17 Central Carolina Community College 1 Central Piedmont Community College 1 Chowan University 1 Davidson College 2 Duke University 17 East Carolina University 26 Elizabeth City State University 1 Elon University 1 Enloe High School 1 Fayetteville State University 10 Gaston College 9 Guilford College 3 High Point University 13 Mars Hill University 1 Meredith College 15 Methodist University 17 Nash Community College 2 NC School of Science and Math 7 NC State University 51 North Carolina Central University 22 Pfeiffer University 10 Queens University of Charlotte 5 Salem College 3 Shaw University 2 St. Andrews University 2 University of North Carolina at Asheville 5 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 9 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 10 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 9 University of North Carolina at Pembroke 7 University of North Carolina at Wilmington 13 Wake Forest University 5 Wake Technical Community College 4 Winston-Salem State University 1 Total 372